Caldwell Rd. over Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGeneva County, Alabama · 5 MI SE of Samson · Structure no. 006118
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caldwell Rd. over Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caldwell Rd. over Sandy Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caldwell Rd. over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Caldwell Rd. over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2020.
How much traffic does Caldwell Rd. over Sandy Creek carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Caldwell Rd. over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Caldwell Rd. over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.